When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 123

In the CEO’s office.

Kristin glanced at her tiny desk tucked into the corner, feeling incredibly cramped. “Mr. FitzGerald, maybe I should go work outside. It’s quite nice there.”

After all, a CEO needed his privacy, and her working inside his office just didn’t seem

right.

“What exactly does being a personal assistant entail?” Rhett asked casually, setting down the contract he had been reviewing.

Kristin dropped her gaze to the floor and fell silent, not wanting to provoke his anger.

“Coffee.” Rhett gestured toward his empty cup.

Quickly, Kristin moved to fetch the cup and started preparing a fresh coffee for Rhett.

*Carter won’t give up on Summer’s custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to slip up,” Rhett mentioned nonchalantly, as if reminding her were an afterthought.

At the door, Kristin paused but didn’t respond.

“If you need, York can assist with Summer’s registration,” Rhett muttered, still not looking up.

He’d never admitted that he had a soft spot for Summer. Before meeting Summer, Rhett had considered himself not fond of children.

After encountering Summer, he realized it wasn’t a general disdain for kids. He specifically disliked Eve’s son, Milo.

“Thank you, Mr. FitzGerald, but it’s not necessary,” Kristin refused, shaking her head.

Even if Rhett was willing to help her, she couldn’t accept. If Summer’s registration ended up in Rhett’s name, their illicit relationship would be exposed to the Bryce family.

Besides, her relationship with Rhett was purely transactional. Just as James had said, it was likely that Rhett would eventually marry Hertha.

It was only a matter of three years, perhaps even less before Rhett grew tired of her.

Why bother with the hassle?

Moreover, if Summer were to be legally under Rhett’s care, Summer could claim a portion of his wealth, something the FitzGerald family would never allow.

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and didn’t want to stir trouble for

concerns. Their marriage, after all, was

the office, Kristin went to prepare Rhett’s coffee. Then she saw Holcomb arriving and stepped

gave Kristin a quick glance

Haywood family approached me today,” Holcomb stated

talk

let her go,” Holcomb frowned, urging Rhett to cut ties with Kristin, considering her a ticking time bomb. “Your situation with Herthal doesn’t need elaboration. As adults, this is about responsibility. If the Haywood family makes a case out of that incident, will you face a rape

bear responsibility. The hotel room was in my name. Why was Hertha there? Was being drunk an excuse? How

as innocent as she seemed, how did she end up

you who’s at a disadvantage?” Holcomb went pale with

his brows. “If the Haywood family insists on pursuing this, it will be me holding them accountable.

but our family cannot! Don’t think you can do whatever you please just because you’ve grown up.

Rhett retorted, ignoring

our family and the Haywood family is already set, and the media knows. Make sure Kristin keeps her mouth

in a low

sharply. “Are you

child out of wedlock, she’s a bomb waiting to go off. I’m looking out for you,” Holcomb banged the

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visibly upset.

should learn from you,” Rhett leaned back in his chair and continued, “Kristin is

a fact, and that reflects poorly

me. Have you witnessed her so–called loose

highbrow intellectual. Be careful not to lower your standards,” Rhett warned Holcomb,

fury. “Do you think you’re untouchable with those shares in your grasp? You’re fooling yourself. Legally speaking, half of Lucius‘ shares belong to Vincent. As for your

using the shares to strong–arm

Rhett replied, curious to see

Vincent a piece of

was

with Kristin, you can get married

and left.

the sole purpose of giving Rhett a